Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Squid Game season 1!
Squid Gameseason 2 is almost here, and the hit Netflix series has finally confirmed what happened to the detective three years after the reveal of the Front Man’s true identity.The identity of the Front Man was one of the biggest mysteries from throughoutSquid Gameseason 1, with Detective Hwang Juno-ho spending most of the season trying to uncover the character’s connections to the titular games. However, when Hwang Jun-ho discovers that the Front Man is actually his brother, it is one of the biggest twists inSquid Gameseason 1, one that will be paid off soon.
Hwang Jun-ho seemingly died atthe end ofSquid Gameseason 1, which is why it is so interesting that he has come back now. After the Front Man and his soldiers finally tack Hwang Jun-ho down, they shoot him, leading to him falling off a cliff into the ocean. Hwang Jun-ho’s body is never seen again after he is shot, leading to the presumption that he was dead. However, theSquid Gameseason 2trailer reveals that he is alive, creating a massive mystery that the Netflix show will need to answer.
Squid Game Season 2 Confirms Hwan Jun-ho Survived And Continued His Investigation
He Is Still Trying To Take The Games Down
Despite season 1 making it look like the detective died,Squid Gameseason 2 has confirmed that Hwang Jun-ho survived being shot by the Front Man. Thefirst trailer forSquid Gameseason 2 is out now, and while it shows the return of several characters fromSquid Gameseason 1, Hwang Jun-ho is the most notable. Hwang Jun-ho can be seen twice in theSquid Gameseason 2 trailer, with him doing things like using his flashlight and typing on some sort of screen. This means that the character is still investigating the Squid Games, continuing his season 1 arc.
Squid Game Season 2: Everything We Know So Far
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The idea thatHwang Jun-ho was alive afterSquid Gameseason 1 was a major fan theory, and it’s good to see thatSquid Gameseason 2 is confirming this. Almost every other main character inSquid Gameis a participant in the games, so it is good to have a character like Hwang Jun-ho who can be more separated from these events. Much of the lore that the show provides is delivered through the Hwang Jun-ho storyline, as his connection to the Front Man allows for a lot of information to be given to him.
Hwang Jun-ho Represents A Big Threat To The Games After Everything He Saw
He Is The One With The Most Information
The Front Man and the rest ofSquid Game’s elites should be scared now that Hwang Jun-ho is back, as he is a major threat to the games after everything that he saw in season 1. The only reason that the Squid Games work is their secrecy, as barely anybody knows about them, and those who don’t know who is behind it. However,Hwang Jun-ho’s knowledge of the Front Man’s identitymeans that he has a major puzzle piece to solving the mystery of the games, with him being the most likely candidate to bring them down for good.
On top of that, Hwang Jun-ho has already survived on the island through one Squid Game tournament, meaning that he has a full picture of what is going on. The character’s connection to law enforcement could also be an asset in taking the organization down. The fact that the trailer shows that Hwang Jun-ho is still investigating highlights that furthering his knowledge of the games is still his goal, andmaybe he will be successful by the end ofSquid Gameseason 2.
Squid Game Has Yet To Reveal What Happened To Jun-ho Between Season 1 & Season 2
How Did He Survive The Gunshot?
There are still a lot of questions surrounding Hwang Jun-ho’sSquid Gameseason 2 return, as the show hasn’t yet revealed what happened between seasons 1 and 2.Squid Gameseason 1 ends with a massive time jumpthat shows that Gi-hun has decided to return to the games. This time jump means that by the timeSquid Gameseason 2 rolls around, Hwang Jun-ho will have had to escape the Front Man, survive, and then return to investigate even further.
Squid Game Season 2’s Trailer Hints The Story Is Totally Different Than I Thought
The trailer for Squid Game season 2 is not at all what I expected out of Netflix’s hit drama, and it makes me very excited for the new season.
Nobody knows how Jun-ho managed to survive the gunshot and the fall or how he managed to evade the Pink Soldiers after he was shot. Jun-ho’s survival is the biggest threat to the games' existence, so it doesn’t make sense that they would assume a single gunshot to the shoulder killed him. Jun-ho’s story in the aftermath of season 1 would have been very tense, andSquid Gameseason 2 needs to address this.
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Squid Game is a South Korean series released in 2021 that follows numerous financially struggling participants who are invited to partake in children’s games with deadly outcomes. As they compete, they vie for a substantial cash prize, all while navigating lethal challenges orchestrated by mysterious figures.
